Comments on: Ravens throttle Raiders to improve to 7-2

By: jacktheraven

jacktheraven — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:26:58 +0000

I’m surprised there is so much anger over the fake FG. Raiders loaded the right side with 8 to block the FG. It was a no-brainer to run to the left. This is big boy football, not PeeWee.

By: jjackwagon

jjackwagon — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:43:02 +0000

As bad as it is it could be MUCH worse, we could be the Chiefs.

Hey Joey,

Your Chiefs held these same Ravens to 9 points. NINE!!!

By: platinumraider32

platinumraider32 — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:41:24 +0000

Just some observations: I don’t want to get on the “fire” Dennis Allen bandwagon. I’m just curious about his decision making. 1. You hire an OC that’s been fired 3 time and once by the team that hired you (S.F., Atlanta, Oakland). You had the luxury of having an offense that was already in place and despite the injuries last year was still top 10 ten in the league. Still scratching my head on that one. The focus should have been the defense and who would have thought this bunch could be worse than they were last year.

Going into last season, the biggest question for the Raiders was the O-line and they turned out to be the strength of the team. Now they look like they have no clue. Sidebar: I find it ironic how Steve Wiz left without a blip on the radar screen after Allen was hired. “Scheme’s” are useless if you don’t have the personnel to “run” them.

Lastly, The Raiders are the worst team in the league in the 3rd quarter. That my friends is coaching. Coming out after a break and being outscored 109-31???? Means no adjustments are being made. That’s not on the players. Talent can only get you so far and is often over-rated!! Yeah, the depth is not there, but they can win with what they have. it’s just not put together right.

MHO…………..

By: chief67

chief67 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:55:42 +0000

Double nickle

By: mostlombardisintheleague

mostlombardisintheleague — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:40:34 +0000

@sandy102270

Steelers fans don’t need to be vocal one ioda, we have six gleaming Lombardi trophies to speak for us.

By: sixlombardisinyourface

sixlombardisinyourface — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:12:33 +0000

@sandy…..blahblah..

Pittsburgh beat the defending Super Bowl Champions and the refs in NY and held Eli Manning to 125 yards. Very vocal indeed.

By: sandy102270

sandy102270 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:27:04 +0000

mostlombardisintheleague says:
Nov 12, 2012 9:30 AM
Ravens appear to be highly motivated. Although they struggled against KC and CLE.

sixlombardisinyourface says:
Nov 12, 2012 10:05 AM
Ravens fans were not so vocal when the Texans put a 44-13 beat down on them. (crickets chirping…..)
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Better to struggle and win than lose to teams you should beat. The Steelers have lost to two teams that have had 50+ dropped on them this year.

And how vocal were you after said losses mentioned above?

By: ziggy26

ziggy26 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:14:11 +0000

Bizarre decision by Harbaugh to run the fake FG. The game was out of reach, so all he did was put this trick play on tape. Now every other team knows what to look for.

By: sixlombardisinyourface

sixlombardisinyourface — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:05:31 +0000

Ravens fans were not so vocal when the Texans put a 44-13 beat down on them. (crickets chirping…..)

By: mostlombardisintheleague

mostlombardisintheleague — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:30:58 +0000

Ravens appear to be highly motivated. Although they struggled against KC and CLE.

By: stuartscottslefteye

stuartscottslefteye — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:22:31 +0000

The fake field goal had nothing to do with the Raiders. It was a wink at the Raven’s upcoming opponent – the Steelers. Consider it a “hey…here’s yet something else you need to be prepared for for next week….”

By: dennychimes

dennychimes — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:41:09 +0000

The last time I looked this was Professional Football not Jr. Leasgue or High School or Pop Warner. Every man has an assignment and some one was assigned to the FG holder. In the words of Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge : I Can’t fix it if I dont know whats broke”. This was a fine time for Harbaugh to see if the Fake works. It wasnt running up the score. There is NO rule written or unwritten about that. Nobody said a word about the 44-13 drubbing the Ravens took in Houston. Why? It was up to the “RAVENS” to stop them and they didnt, Thats why. Oakland Did not come to play, they were hurt coming in and it showed. Dont hate, Its FOOTBALL!! For Gods sake. Take your lumps, enjoy your wins, BE A FAN!!!!

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:50:47 +0000

As bad as it is it could be MUCH worse, we could be the Chiefs.

By: bnasu13

bnasu13 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:36:21 +0000

I can’t believe how bad our secondary is. I understand the injuries, but you need to show some pride at some point. Flacco is a decent QB, but we made him look incredible – wide open receivers down field all day. Dennis Allen really needs to figure things out and get this defense working. And that means run AND pass at the same time. One week we give up 250 yards on the ground, this week only about 60! But Flacco more than made up for it with almost 350. So frustrating. Another lost season.

To the few Chiefs fans on here who think it’s hilarious that we lost today – news flash: your team is one of the worst teams in the history of the NFL. Your turnover ratio is -20. Seriously, get over yourselves.

By: sandy102270

sandy102270 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:39:10 +0000

steelernationfartsinyourfaceandwinschampionships says:
Nov 11, 2012 4:17 PM
Good luck scoring even 10 points against Pure Steel. Stairway to 7 – no one gets in our way.
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Umm, I believe the Raiders and Titans already did.

And some guy named Tebow.

By: yelix

yelix — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:21:08 +0000

I don’t see anything wrong with the fake FG. Special teams players should be ready for it at all times. Look at what happened to the 49ers today. Burned on two fake punts.

Raiders fans, maybe you should complain about how terrible your team’s defense is instead of accusing the other team of being classless.

(Yes, I understand the irony of a Chiefs fan pointing out how bad another team is)

By: jonbeezy

jonbeezy — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:41:47 +0000

there are teams that are elite, raiders arent, less than mediocre, chargers in that category too. Raiders have lack of talent, depth, will and coaching, Dmac and Palmer should demand a trade, this team needs draft picks and players.. embarassinig sorry raider nation, youre the best passionate fans, hold on give mckenzie two more seasons

By: dougydougdoug

dougydougdoug — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:41:12 +0000

Boo-hoo, Raiders’ fans. If having the other team score points, in whatever fashion they so choose, is so detestable, then “your” team should have done something to stop them. Last week you were talking about the shellacking the Raiders were going to give the Ravens. Now, you’re left with nothing but tears.

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:25:49 +0000

I’ve never bought into “running up the score” which is basically the mating call of the loser……but….

I don’t think even Belichick would go fake field goal with that score……..

By: raiderapologist

raiderapologist — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:17:46 +0000

chief67 says: Nov 11, 2012 8:43 PM

55
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55, 45, 35, 25. Chiefs still lose.

By: guitarkevin

guitarkevin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:54:21 +0000

LOL @ all the Ravens haters. I’m talking to you Steelers fans. We’re coming to your house to shut all yinz up.

By: chief67

chief67 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:43:09 +0000

By: rangerrick012

rangerrick012 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:30:09 +0000

@bittersportspill:

hoping that wasn’t directed at me. Never said to fire everyone, but someone has to be responsible for the utter lack of effort shown by some of these players. Yes the talent is lacking at some parts, defense particularly, but there’s no excuse for the lack of run game this season even before the injuries. THat falls on Knapp, who should be left in Baltimore as far as I’m concerned and not welcomed back. I believe in Reggie, believe in Allen for now, even though it was dumb to hire Knapp and try to change everything that made the offense successful last year.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:29:22 +0000

Another AFCN sweep coming up, thank you very much. Keep on hating, haters.

By: bittersportspills

bittersportspills — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:08:35 +0000

Raiders fan is shouting to fire the coach, OC, GM and some of the players. The bottom line is, the team has no depth, and couldn’t cover even when their corners weren’t hurt.
As for Carson Palmer, stats are for fantasy leaguers and losers. He doesn’t throw lots of pix, just crucial game-changing pix.

By: rickeydynamite25

rickeydynamite25 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:24:10 +0000

Way to be competitive Raiders,, G-Wiz!!!

By: wtf2812

wtf2812 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:22:21 +0000

Stay classy, Johnny Harbaugh. Stay classy.

By: crownofthehelmet

crownofthehelmet — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:16:13 +0000

I couldn’t be happier the Ravens throttled the Raiders and Flacco had a good game. I hope that moves him one step closer to a long-term deal with the Ravens. I’m sure my AFCN brethren agree.

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:59:53 +0000

Lol Ravens play 2 Superbowl games a year.. both against the Steelers! Gota have bigger goals..you can have the AFC North! We Stack Lombardi Trophies and AFC CHAMPIONSHIPS! See ya Sunday Ratbirds

By: jaker85

jaker85 — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:55:14 +0000

Karma about how Harbaugh does this trash in the regular season and when the playoff come around they miss a 32 yard FG to go to the Super Bowl.